--- product_id: 1274587 title: "Tangerine: A Coming-of-Age Tale of Soccer, Family, Friendship, and Belonging" price: "10947CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274587-tangerine-a-coming-of-age-tale-of-soccer-family-friendship store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Top #3 Teen Soccer Fiction Ranked #8 in Disability Fiction 4.5⭐ from 3,385 reviews Tangerine: A Coming-of-Age Tale of Soccer, Family, Friendship, and Belonging **Price:** 10947CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖⚽ Dive into the ultimate underdog story that scores big on heart and belonging! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tangerine: A Coming-of-Age Tale of Soccer, Family, Friendship, and Belonging - **How much does it cost?** 10947CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274587-tangerine-a-coming-of-age-tale-of-soccer-family-friendship) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Appeal:** Ranked top 20 in multiple teen fiction categories, proving its broad, impactful reach. - • **Engaging & Accessible:** Written to captivate reluctant readers while offering rich discussion opportunities for book clubs. - • **Underdog Spirit Ignited:** A compelling coming-of-age story that resonates with every middle grader and beyond. - • **Perfect for Shared Reading:** Ideal for read-aloud sessions that spark meaningful family conversations and bonding. - • **Family & Friendship Dynamics:** Explores deep social themes like bullying, belonging, and courage with relatable characters. ## Overview Tangerine by Edward Bloor is a critically acclaimed middle-grade novel blending soccer, family drama, and social issues. With a 4.5-star rating from over 3,300 readers, it ranks top 3 in Teen Soccer Fiction and top 10 in Disability and Bullying fiction categories. This modern classic invites readers to explore courage, friendship, and identity through the eyes of Paul Fisher, making it a must-have for young readers and families seeking meaningful, engaging stories. ## Description A modern-day classic underdog story to share with middle graders alongside such favorites as Wonder, Holes, and Bridge to Terabithia. Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day? The chaos is compounded by constant harassment from his football-star brother. Adjusting to life in Tangerine isn’t easy for Paul—until he joins the soccer team at his middle school. With the help of his new teammates, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he also gains the courage to face up to some secrets his family has been keeping from him for far too long. In Tangerine, it seems, anything is possible. "A richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own." —BCCB Review: Engaging read - This book was very good, well written & enjoyable. I will read more of this author's work. Can't wait to discuss it in book club. Review: Tangerine Must Read - I have a 14 yr old son who struggles to read. So when his high school assigned this book, I was concerned. His school does have read aloud in class, but this was summer reading that he had to get done. I decided we would do a read aloud at home each day. I totally enjoyed this with him. As we read each day with dedicated time set aside, we dove into this book. It was an easy book to get into and pulled into the characters. The book touched based on social issues of kids who have it all and then the kids who have nothing. Family issues of internal bullying, and learning what's really important no matter the cost of loved ones. Learning about heroes and who really is a hero. There's just so much in this book that anyone that went to a public/private school can relate to. Also, I loved the fact that each day I read aloud, my other children and even my husband became engrossed in the story. It gave us much to talk about and they looked forward to each day of reading time. Sometimes, we'd even run past our dedicated time. That was fine with me! I loved it! Oh and yes, this does have audible access, but there is something about reading aloud with your kids that builds a great opportunity to connect and discuss things that you normally don't get. The conversations were wonderful and insightful. If you are reading this for school, I did find some great graphic organizers out there that assisted my son, and those help keep him even more engaged and a much better retention of information with these organizers. ## Features - Tangerine By Bloor Edward ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #15,233 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Teen & Young Adult Soccer Fiction #8 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Disabilities #17 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Bullying (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,385 Reviews | ## Images ![Tangerine: A Coming-of-Age Tale of Soccer, Family, Friendship, and Belonging - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qcHRLNivL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging read *by N***8 on August 8, 2026* This book was very good, well written & enjoyable. I will read more of this author's work. Can't wait to discuss it in book club. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tangerine Must Read *by L***S on August 8, 2017* I have a 14 yr old son who struggles to read. So when his high school assigned this book, I was concerned. His school does have read aloud in class, but this was summer reading that he had to get done. I decided we would do a read aloud at home each day. I totally enjoyed this with him. As we read each day with dedicated time set aside, we dove into this book. It was an easy book to get into and pulled into the characters. The book touched based on social issues of kids who have it all and then the kids who have nothing. Family issues of internal bullying, and learning what's really important no matter the cost of loved ones. Learning about heroes and who really is a hero. There's just so much in this book that anyone that went to a public/private school can relate to. Also, I loved the fact that each day I read aloud, my other children and even my husband became engrossed in the story. It gave us much to talk about and they looked forward to each day of reading time. Sometimes, we'd even run past our dedicated time. That was fine with me! I loved it! Oh and yes, this does have audible access, but there is something about reading aloud with your kids that builds a great opportunity to connect and discuss things that you normally don't get. The conversations were wonderful and insightful. If you are reading this for school, I did find some great graphic organizers out there that assisted my son, and those help keep him even more engaged and a much better retention of information with these organizers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book *by R***N on January 23, 2026* Good book --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274587-tangerine-a-coming-of-age-tale-of-soccer-family-friendship](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1274587-tangerine-a-coming-of-age-tale-of-soccer-family-friendship) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*